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Invasion of the Body Snatchers

1978Movie1 h 56 minPG

Horror
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic757.5Rotten Tomatoes93%82%

A deeply unsettling, nerve-racking sci-fi movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you scare easily

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Story

The seed is planted... terror grows.

The residents of San Francisco are becoming drone-like shadows of their former selves, and as the phenomenon spreads, two Department of Health workers uncover the horrifying truth.

Feels like

  • Paranoid Sci-Fi Horror
  • Cold War Allegory
  • Existential Dread
  • Urban Gothic Atmosphere
  • Masterpiece of Tension
  • Iconic Sound Design
  • Bleak Conclusion
  • Psychological Thriller
  • San Francisco Noir

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Philip Kaufman
Written by
W.D. Richter, Jack Finney
Produced by
Robert H. Solo
Music by
Denny Zeitlin

Everyone

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Facts

December 20, 1978 · 1 h 56 min · PG

Released
December 20, 1978
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
78 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Vampiric Draining, Bittersweet Ending, Alien Invasion +9

  • Vampiric Draining
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Alien Invasion
  • We Are Everywhere
  • Evil Twin
  • Uncanny Valley
  • Cassandra Truth
  • World of Silence
  • Starfish Aliens
  • Twist Ending
  • Invisible Aliens
  • Cleanup Crew

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Invasion of the Body Snatchers?"

Questions about Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Invasion of the Body Snatchers?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloAMC+KanopyAMCPlex

In the United States, Invasion of the Body Snatchers streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, AMC+, and AMC, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Invasion of the Body Snatchers worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Invasion of the Body Snatchers okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Invasion of the Body Snatchers scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Invasion of the Body Snatchers?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was Invasion of the Body Snatchers a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$25 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 7.1 times its budget.